in the galleries

In the Galleries - The holiday weekend in the Hamptons will be jam-packed with the chance to admire several exceptional exhibitions, especially if you're fond of petite works that pack a punch.

In the Galleries - "35 local artists will be participating as they showcase their oils, acrylics, mixed media, sculptures and photography," noted board member Danielle Leef.

In the Galleries - "We're here year round for the community with inspiring exhibitions, art classes for children and adults, and diverse public programs," said Museum Director Terrie Sultan. "But I'm always especially delighted when we open our doors for a free community day so that everyone can experience all the Parrish has to offer."

In the Galleries - "Promised Land today captivates us as a place of great natural beauty preserved as parkland, but it has a powerfully fascinating, lesser-known history as a significant port that was based on a thriving fishing industry, which fueled the local economy for many years," reflected Esperanza Leon.

In the Galleries - "HyperPOPism is just that Pop in overdrive as four artists take iconic images, science fiction, colors and creativity to the walls with art that stimulates the imagination and captivates the senses," Kat O'Neill reflected.

In the Galleries - "I worked on this series outdoors in my garden that I let go to weed out of concern for the environment and the creatures living there," reflected Linda LeDily Herzog.

In the Galleries - "This exhibit is a dynamic presentation of abstract and decorative art that has soothing and bold colors with a beautiful aesthetic that is geared towards designers and art collectors alike," remarked Andrea McCafferty, co-owner and co-director of The White Room Gallery.

In the Galleries - "The inspiration for the exhibition," said Chief Curator Richard Barons, "was that the East Hampton Historical Society is in possession of an extensive collection of period garments, but has never had an exhibit that focuses on our vast costume holdings; we sought to rectify this omission with a summer exhibition."

In the Galleries - "How one views oneself is always fascinating; the exploration as seen through the eyes of these artists, even more so," Joi Jackson Perle noted.

In the Galleries - "We love the water, we love art. It seems natural to put the two together," Patrick Mohundro reflected.

In the Galleries - "Elizabeth Arden is an important part of my upbringing because my mum would always wear the Eight Hour cream," reflected artist James Goldcrown. "I'm working with a brand that I've known most of my life."

In the Galleries - "Art has always been with me - my early career, I was a musician- playing in band and also doing embroidery-design freelance work in the New York fashion industry," reflected Stephen Wilson.

In the Galleries - "I began working with natural manila rope in 2011 and feel I am still in the early stages of the possibilities of this material," remarked Susan Beallor-Snyder.

In the Galleries - "My work is a gesture meant to convey what made me look at that subject, what I saw and what I felt on that day," said the artist.

In the Galleries - "He was a collector of Pollock's work and de Kooning, and beyond that almost every artist that worked in the Hamptons in the '50s/'60s and even later," Solomon told us.

In the Galleries - "The show will feature primarily more recent work, mostly taken in the last year," Dragonetti explained.

In the Galleries - "The abstracts are about bringing my experience and inner emotions to the surface while exploring form color and composition," Portella told us.

In the Galleries - "We have 40 members taking part of this show and there will be oils, acrylics, mixed media, sculptures and photography," noted Danielle Leef.

In the Galleries - "Once again, we welcome you to come explore art, in its myriad forms," Ron Mellot noted. "Partake of that sense of appreciation and wonderment of what these talented artisans have created."

In the Galleries - "The most important thing about the ARTSI open studio event is that it allows our art to be seen, which is what every artist strives for. It's also a great way to see where and how artist's create their works. And, it's fun and a great excuse to visit Shelter Island." said spokesperson, Liz Hartman.